About the certification


Agile is a set of methods and methodologies that help your team to think more effectively, work more efficiently, and make bettr decisions. These methods and methodologies address all the areas of traditional software engineering, including project management, software design, and process improvement. Each of these methods and methodologies consists of practices. Agile is also a mindset, because the right mindset, because the right mindset can make a huge difference in how effectively a team uses the practices. The Agile Mindset Foundation is an entry-level certification intended for IT professionals seeking to validate their knowledge of Agile.

This exam includes topics such as the Agile Manifesto, the Agile Values, the 12 Principles of Agile Software, the Agile Coach, Lean Thinking, Lean Values, XP (Practices, Values, and Principles), Kanban (Principles and Practices), The Design Sprint, Management 3.0, Design Thinking, The Lean Startup, MVP (Minimum Viable Product), The Origins of Scrum, Roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master and Development Team), Definition of Done, Sprint, Scrum Events (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective), and Scrum Artifacts (Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog).

The Agile Mindset Foundation certification exam is an online, closed-book, and remotely-proctored exam. It includes 40 multiple-choice questions and the passing score is 70%. You will have 60 minutes to complete the exam. Validate your knowledge of Agile and advance your career. Register for your online exam now!






Agile Mindset Fondation

Exam details


Exam code

ITC-047

Launch date

August 24, 2019

Exam description

The Agile Mindset Foundation exam tests the candidate knowledge in Agile.

Current version

1.0

Exam format

Multiple choice; computer-based; closed book

Number of questions

40 questions

Passing score

70% (28 out of 40)

Exam duration

60 minutes

Level

Foundation

Languages

English and Portuguese (Brazilian)

Exam description

The Agile Manifesto, the Agile Values, the 12 Principles of Agile Software, the Agile Coach, Lean Thinking, Lean Values , XP, the XP Values (Communication, Simplicity, Feedback, Courage, and Respect), the XP Principles (Humanity, Economics, Mutual Benefit, Self similarity, Improvement, Diversity, Reflection, Flow, Opportunity, Redundancy, Failure, Quality, Accepted Responsibility, and Baby Steps), XP Practices (Pair programming, Continuous Integration, Energized Work, Ten-minute build, Incemental Design, Whole Team, Refactoring, Sit Together, and Test-driven development), Kanban (Principles and Practices), Kaizen, The Design Sprint, Management 3.0, Design Thinking, The Lean Startup, MVP (Minimum Viable Product), The Origins of Scrum, Roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master and Development Team), Definition of Done, Sprint, Scrum Events (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective), and Scrum Artifacts (Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog).

RECOMMENDED HOURS OF STUDY

16 hours

Bloom's Taxonomy

Level 1 (Remembering), Level 2 (Understanding) and Level 3 (Applying)

Recommended reading

• Learning Agile by Andrew Stellman and Jennifer Greene
• Kanban - Successful Evolutionary Change for Your Technology Business by David J. Anderson
• Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time by Jeff Sutherland
• Essential Scrum: A Practical Guide to the Most Popular Agile Process by Kenneth S. Rubin

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this certification

Recommended experience

Six months of work experience in Agile

Validity period

Lifetime

How to get certified


1

Browse our certification programs and choose your certification.

2

Discover the exam objectives and prepare for your exam.

3

Register for your online proctored exam.

4

Take your online proctored exam in the comfort of your home or office.

5

Congratulations! You are certified!

Stackable Certifications


Earn 4 certifications and receive an integrator certification (designation).

Scrum Essentials

Scrum Master Foundation

Scrum Product Owner Foundation

Lean IT Essentials

Agile Scrum Fundamentals

Frequently Asked Questions


  • How much does an ITCERTS certification exam cost?

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  • Are there any prerequisites to take the exams?

    There are no prerequisites to take the exams. ITCERTS recommends that candidates have at least six months of work experience in the area that the certification exam covers.

  • What is the exam retake policy?

    If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on the first attempt, there is no waiting period between the first and the second attempt. If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on the second attempt, the candidate must wait at least 7 days before retaking the exam for a third time. A candidate may not take a given exam any more than three times per year (12 months).

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  • Are there any mandatory training to take an exam?

    Training is recommended as part of your certification preparation, but it is not mandatory.

  • Which languages are the exams available in?

    Our exams are currently available in English and Portuguese.

  • Where can I take the exams?

    Exams are delivered online (Online Proctored Exams) and can be taken from anywhere in the world.

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